Polymer Clay Crochet Hook Handles

[TheJeannedart]

I am a "clayer". I thought of covering my hooks with clay. Now I know for sure that I will give them a go. Thanks.

[cafetggoiting]

Thank you for sharing

[Serina769]

Thank you so much for sharing

[allybruce08]

very cute

[tapestrycrochet]

The size of the hook depends on the yarn used and tension desired. It would probably be easier to begin with a large hook and loose tension.

[tapestrycrochet]

The size of the hook depends on the yarn used and tension desired. It would probably be easier to begin with a larger hook and loose tension.

[craftyralph11]

I have a question about the hooks; I'm thinking of starting crochet but not sure what size to buy I can knit so would it be easier 2 get a crochet hook similar 2 my knitting needle size?

[tapestrycrochet]

Most people use their oven - it's fine!

[TiensHands]

That's nice! But is it okay for your oven to also bake the hooks?! I'm affraid something will happen?

[kimadawest]

@TiensHands If the hooks are metal or wood they should be fine. If they're plastic - I wouldn't. Some plastic *can* be baked - I've covered pens with clay and baked those - but some can't (when I was doing pens I had to be careful to buy one particular brand). The only way to find out, of course, is to bake it, but you take a chance that the plastic will warp or even melt, and the fumes from melted plastic aren't something you want to breathe.

[tapestrycrochet]

@marthatita

Sorry, but I don't sell the hooks.

[tapestrycrochet]

@marthatita

sorry, but I don't sell the hooks.

[Purly]

Why didn't I think of this? >.< I have clay like this at home~ I've been trying to make grips out of bandage strips XP

[Zimmermann611]

Would air dry clay work too?

[tapestrycrochet]

I'm not sure which type of clay you mean. If it dries very hard and can take the abuse, I guess it would work. Why don't you try it and see, then let us know what happens. Thanks!

[Rarurosales]

She says 230 degrees first, then at the end 220 degrees????

Which one is it???

thanks for the great idea, however, it isn't clear!

[tapestrycrochet]

You can bake them at any temperature from 220 to 265 degrees fahrenheit. The higher the temperature, the shorter the time.

[j5c1]

@Rarurosales the clay you buy has the instructions for which temperature to bake it at depending on the thickness of the clay... don't just bake at a high temperature like is suggested on the comments as it could result in burning the clay and emitting toxic fumes. Instead, always follow the clay manufacturers instructions.

[montrealstars60]

No... we thank you for sharing this video with us. What a helpful hint there!

[anne3boys]

I LoVE YOU!!! Thank you!!! My wrists thank you! I didn't want to buy all new hooks and I have some clay. Yeah!

[mamabear10]

I've GOT to try this! I want some hooks like this, and I bet my best friend would too..Christmas IS coming!!

[InTheCompanyofFreaks]

Thank you so much for posting! For "regular" crochet, I buy the Susan Bates aluminum hooks with bamboo handles... which are great. I'm just learning bead crochet, and I'm having a tough time with the steel needles. (I've had two carpal tunnel surgeries already!) This is SUCH a wonderful idea! I will suggest this to my "Stitch and Bitch" group! Thanks so much for posting!

[lovesully123]

yes I agree, I crochet so much that my pinky has lump from the constant presure. I made some, and it feels so much better so thank you very much.

[kssunflower72]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for!